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SUMMARY:Peter Shread RBSA & Colin Simmonds RBSA
DESCRIPTION:Two Friends From Moseley School Of Art \nHaving first met at Moseley School of Art during the 1950s\, Peter Shread and Colin Simmonds have remained close friends ever since. \nThis exhibition of paintings and original prints celebrates the friendship between the two artists\, both of whom have been Members of the Society for well over 20 years. \nPeter Shread is exhibiting a collection of paintings\, woodcut and linocut prints. Through these works\, Peter explores the decorative and topographical aspects of landscape to create strong\, simplified\, and bold images. \nColin Simmonds’ collection comprises paintings\, mostly featuring landscapes\, which act as the vehicle for exploring the full range of his painterly ideas and questions his emotional responses to atmosphere\, colour\, and composition. \nThe exhibition will be opened at the Private View by long time friend and supporter of both artists\, Clive Beardsmore. \nPrivate View: Saturday 3 May 2.00pm – 4.00pm\nExhibition closes: Saturday 10 May 5.00pm \nFeatured image: Colin Simmonds RBSA\, September & Peter Shread RBSA\, Elan Valley
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/shread-simmonds/
LOCATION:Gallery 2
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
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SUMMARY:25 For 25
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 Years Of The RBSA Gallery In The Jewellery Quarter \nHaving inhabited the same site on New Street\, though in three different buildings\, for almost 180 years\, the RBSA Gallery moved to 4 Brook Street\, just off St. Paul’s Square\, in 2000. \nThis exhibition celebrates 25 years of the RBSA Gallery in the Jewellery Quarter\, and draws on the strong connections between members of the RBSA community and the Society’s permanent collection of artworks. \nTwo groups of 25 individuals\, including the President\, Vice Presidents\, Members\, Associates\, Graduate Artists\, Gallery staff\, and volunteers\, have each selected an artwork or artefact from the collection; the brief being to choose something with which they felt a personal connection. Explanations of the selectors’ choices can be seen with the artworks on display\, alongside portraits and text introducing the people behind the RBSA and its Gallery to visitors. \nAs well as works by well-known artists including William Bloye (1890 – 1975)\, Frederick Thomas Lines (1808 – 1898)\, and John Salt (1937 – 2021)\, artworks by current Members including Rob Perry (1944 -) and Wayne Attwood (1970 -) have also been selected. Documents from the archive also feature in the show\, including letters from\, surprisingly\, Buffalo Bill and\, Birmingham born creator of St Philips Cathedral’s famed stained-glass windows\, Sir Edward Burne Jones (1833 – 1898). \nPrivate View: Thursday 29 April 6.00pm – 8.00pm\nExhibition Talks: Saturday 10 May 2.00pm – 3.00pm\nExhibition closes: Saturday 24 May 5.00pm \nFeatured image: James Priddey PPRBSA\, Christchurch Passage\, c.1972\, chosen by Anne Irby Crews RBSA
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/25-for-25/
LOCATION:Gallery 1
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
DTSTAMP:20260505T002725
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SUMMARY:Association of Botanical Artists
DESCRIPTION:Looking Back For Our Future \nBotanical Art Worldwide 2025 is an event initiated and coordinated by the American Society of Botanical Artists. On the 18 of May\, Botanical Artists from around the world will come together to celebrate botanical art\, and over 30 countries will be participating in this remarkable international exhibition. The United Kingdom’s contribution to this momentous event is the exhibition Looking Back For Our Future\, which features a juried selection of artworks by artists from England and Wales. \nThe theme of the exhibition is crop diversity\, and it focuses on and celebrates biodiversity in the crops that have been closely associated with the human species over thousands of years. The theme is designed to draw attention to the vast variety of food and useful plants available\, in contrast to the relatively few varieties currently used in mass cultivation. \nIt is vital to promote this genetic diversity in a world challenged by a growing population\, changing climate\, and habitat losses. \nSpecial Open Day: Sunday 18 May 10.30am – 4.00pm\nExhibition closes: Saturday 24 May 5.00pm \nFeatured image: Carmen Lyons\, Crimson Flowered Broad Bean
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/association-of-botanical-artists/
LOCATION:Gallery 2
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Special Open Day - Botanical Art Worldwide 2025
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to join us at the RBSA Gallery this Sunday\, 18 May\, to celebrate Botanical Art Worldwide 2025. \nInitiated and coordinated by the American Society of Botanical Artists\, the event is being celebrated in over 30 countries\, and we are thrilled to be hosting the UK’s contribution from the Association of Botanical Artists\, Looking Back For Our Future. \nThe Gallery will open at 10.30am on Sunday and there is a day full of events for visitors to enjoy: \n10.30am Demonstration by ABA artist Elanor Wexler \n11.00am Gallery tour with exhibition judge Helen Allen\, Head of the Chelsea School of Botanical Art\, botanical artist\, teacher\, and RHS judge\n12.00pm Drinks and nibbles will be served.\n12.30pm Welcome from Ed Isaacs PRBSA\, newly elected President of the RBSA\, and official opening of Worldwide Day of Botanical Art 2025 in the UK by Elaine Allison\, President of the ABA\n2.00pm Gallery tour with an ABA judge\, Martin Allen\, award winning botanical artist\, teacher of botanical art\, and ecologist \nEveryone is welcome to attend the event. \nImage: Carmen Lyons\, Crimson Flowered Broad Bean
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/special-open-day-botanical-art-worldwide-2025/
LOCATION:Gallery 2
CATEGORIES:Gallery Talks
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
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SUMMARY:RBSA Drawing Prize 2025
DESCRIPTION:The RBSA Drawing Prize is a celebration of work by artists whose work is rooted in drawing. Following the success of the 2023 Drawing Prize\, the 2025 exhibition showcases an enormous variety of drawing practices and artworks\, both in 2D and 3D. As a technique prize\, entries came from artists working in all styles and media; the only restriction on entry being that the technique used must be drawing. \nThis is only the second RBSA Drawing Prize to be held and visitors will be both surprised and challenged by the diversity of techniques included. With unconventional and highly contemporary works sitting next to more traditional pieces\, the question of how we define drawing will no doubt influence conversations. \nThis year’s exhibition was selected by: \n\nBrendan Flynn – RBSA Professor of Art History\, Curator\, and Lecturer\nAlison Lambert – Internationally renowned figurative artist\nFiona Robinson PRWA HRSA Hon. RBSA – President of the Royal West of England Academy (RWA)\n\nThe following prizes will be awarded:\nFirst Prize £1000\nSecond Prize £500\nThird Prize £250\nUnder 35 Prize of artists’ materials sponsored by an RBSA Associate\nUp to six highly commended certificates will also be awarded. \nA fully illustrated catalogue\, featuring every work in the show\, is available to accompany the exhibition. This is available in our Gallery Shop and online. \nPrivate View: Thursday 29 May 6.00pm – 8.00pm\nArtists’ Talks: Saturdays 7 and 21 June 2.00pm – 3.00pm\nExhibition closes: Saturday 28 June 5.00pm \nFeatured image: Manny Woodard\, Saturday Morning \nRBSA Drawing Prize Catalogue 2025
URL:https://rbsa.org.uk/event/rbsa-drawing-prize-2025/
LOCATION:Galleries 1 & 2
CATEGORIES:Past Exhibitions
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